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Welcome to
The Depersonalisation
Guidance Centre
A one-to-one intervention for individuals with experiences of depersonalisation & derealisation from a UK-based mental health nurse
Persistent and problematic depersonalisation and derealisation affects around 1% of the population. Sadly, these symptoms are under-recognised by traditional mental health professionals leading those with experiences of depersonalisation-derealisation to feel like they have nowhere to turn to....
I am a mental health nurse with over 10 years of experience practising in the UK's National Health Service. Professionally, I have a particular interest in persistent depersonalisation and derealisation; in how the symptoms come about and how they are maintained. I also have a considerable personal interest with these symptoms, having experienced problematic depersonalisation and derealisation persistently for several years and having achieved a complete recovery.
Using a coaching and psycho-educational approach informed by cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), I hope to be able to help you to make the first steps towards your own recovery and life without depersonalisation-derealisation.
“There is nothing permanent except change.”
Frequently Asked Questions
I provide a one-off coaching session designed for individuals experiencing persistent depersonalisation & derealisation. This session offers a clear framework for understanding these distressing symptoms and how they are maintained, taking a perspective from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). We also discuss treatment options and guidance on next steps. It’s ideal for those seeking clarity and a plan for overcoming these symptoms.
Sessions will be delivered by video-call using Microsoft Teams. You do not need to have Teams on your device, however some people report that things work better if they have the app downloaded.
Each one-off session will last approximately 60 minutes.
To refer yourself to the service or request more information, please fill out the enquiry form on the website or email me at: thedpguidancecentre@gmail.com. After that, I’ll ask you to complete a short referral form to help me better understand your current circumstances. We can then arrange an appointment at a time that suits you.
Yes! As meetings are carried out by video-call, I am able to work with clients from around the world.
As I have limited experience of working with children and adolescents, I will only see individuals who are 18 and over.
There is no upper age limit.
Sessions last approximately 60 minutes and costs £90 for UK clients and £100 for international clients.
UK clients can pay via bank transfer, while international clients can pay through PayPal.
Please note that payment is required 24 hours before the appointment.
Given the personal nature of mental health, maintaining your confidentiality is of utmost importance to me.
When we speak, I will be in a private room to ensure that our conversation cannot be overheard. Any personal data, such as referral information, letters, and session notes, will be securely stored using an encrypted cloud service.
With your consent, I am happy to share relevant information with other professionals involved in your care, such as your GP, psychiatrist, or community mental health team.
There are specific circumstances where I may be required to share information with third parties, such as when there is a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others, or if directed to do so by the courts. In such cases, I will always aim to discuss this with you first whenever possible.
For more details on how your personal data is handled, please refer to the GDPR page:
thedpguidancecentre.co.uk/gdpr/
No. No intervention for any condition – physical or psychological – can guarantee a cure.
The interventions I offer can help you to make the first steps towards your own recovery. During our time together I hope to help you to gain a better understanding of your depersonalisation-derealisation and to challenge some of the scary assumptions you may have made about your symptoms. You may also find it useful to talk to a professional who has experienced persistent depersonalisation-derealisation and who has recovered from the condition.
